Proverbs 22:15
King James Version (KJV)
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
In context
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:15 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- WEB World English Bible
- Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.